The Audition Book: Winning Strategies for Breaking into Theater, Film and Television

By Ed Hooks

Book Overview

Landing acting jobs begins with knowing how to prepare for all kinds of auditions. Specific audition requirements and strategies to meet them are examined in this indispensable handbook for actors.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823075095
• ISBN13: 9780823075096
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Backstage Books
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Funny and easy to read

I really enjoyed this book it was funny and helpful.The only book out ther that I found equally or even a little more helpful was Twelve Step Plan To Becomming an Actor by Dawn Lerman.If you want to laugh and develop self confidence and audition skills.Read these two books.Miles Paul LA

I wish everyone in the business was this honest.

In a very honest and inspiring approach, Mr. Hooks paints a picture of the experience involved in auditioning for various media (theatre, film, commercials). Every beginning actor should read this book.

A No-Nonsense Set of Guideposts to the Industry

You must read this book. Along w/ Michael Shurtleff's book "Audition" on theatre auditions, a book which Hooks recommends, this has been one of the best audition tools I've come across. The book will definately pay for itself if you take Ed's advice to heart and into action!

The Best Audition Book Ever

This book is on of the best I have ever read. Not only does it make you extremely confident about your acting ability, but it's hilarious. Hooks has made such an amusing book that I would even suggest it to people uninterested in acting. The book gives you a feeling of, "The casting directors can take me or leave me. I'll just get famous with someone else. Hooks tells you all the facts, like what to wear to different auditions, how to relax yourself before one, and how to choose an agent. Any time you start to lose hope in acting, read this book!